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Spook Hill in Lake Wales, Florida is an optical illusion where cars appear to roll up the hill. Spook Hill is located on the Lake Wales Ridge, a range of sand and limestone hills that used to be islands two to three million years ago when sea levels were much higher than now. Such spots, and there are many around the world, are known as a magnetic hill, anti-gravity location or a “gravity hill. ” In such places, a stationary car will appear to roll uphill. The town of Lake Wales embraces and the hill’s curious properties and enjoys the tourists that are attracted by the phenomenon.
Lake Wales, FL 33853

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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Bok Tower Gardens
Lake Kissimmee State Park
Pinewood Estate
Westgate River Ranch Resort
Spook Hill
Lake Wales Depot Museum & Cultural Center
St. Anne Shrine
Tiger Creek Preserve
Lake Wales Little Theatre
KICCO Wildlife Management Area
Grand Hotel
Lake Wales Family Restaurant
L'incontro Restaurant
Sizzling Grill
Cherry Pocket Steak & Seafood Shak
Florida’s Natural Visitor Center
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